Not every court utilizes the option of "traffic school" as a method to avoid a conviction. There are 67 counties in the state of Alabama each has a...

It is impossible to provide a complete answer with the few facts stated, but in most instances, a lawful traffic stop can be made for any violation...

I am changing this inquiry to legal ethics, since the question revolves around lawyer fees and the professional ethics of retaining and paying for...

This is a common police practice to "flip" an apprehended individual caught in a drug case, and it is also used to target establishments and...

Hire the best attorney you can afford and fight the charge! The mere fact that a text message exists is circumstantial evidence and nothing more....

Do not simply pay the citation. That is a plea of guilt. Once entered by the clerk of court, it is irrevocable and cannot be later amended,...

The only "pro bono" lawyers available in this state are paid by the municipal court as "public defender" or the Jefferson County Public Defender's...

It is not possible to provide a specific time to your inquiry. Under the Code of Alabama, if an arrest was made for a felony or misdemeanor that...

It depends, but probably not. Common-law marriage was abolished in this state by legislative act in 2016. See, Code section 30-1-20: "(a) No...

No, not if charged with Code section 32-6-1 (operating a vehicle without a driver license). If, however, you were charged with "driving while...